Boston travel guide

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You're Going to Love Boston

With a population of 35,859, Boston is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. We recommend you stay at least 2 days in order to fully appreciate everything Boston has to offer.

When to visit Boston

Boston in October
Estimated hotel price
£35
1 night at 3-star hotel
Boston in October
Estimated hotel price
£35
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Boston

Plane

Although Boston doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is located 55 miles from Boston. The shortest domestic flight to Boston departs from Manchester and takes around 13h 10m.

Train

Located 7 miles from the city centre, Boston Swineshead is the busiest station in Boston. Another popular train station is Boston Hubberts Bridge, located 3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Boston is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 102 miles from Boston. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and INTERRENT , among others, in London.

Plane

Although Boston doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is located 55 miles from Boston. The shortest domestic flight to Boston departs from Manchester and takes around 13h 10m.

Train

Located 7 miles from the city centre, Boston Swineshead is the busiest station in Boston. Another popular train station is Boston Hubberts Bridge, located 3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Boston is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 102 miles from Boston. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and INTERRENT , among others, in London.

Airlines serving Boston

Lufthansa
Good (3,991 reviews)
KLM
Good (758 reviews)
British Airways
Good (3,782 reviews)
SWISS
Good (863 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,135 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,450 reviews)
Air France
Good (889 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,382 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (1,984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,465 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,630 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (4,634 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Good (778 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (214 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (728 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (774 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,053 reviews)
LOT
Good (650 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (656 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,379 reviews)
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Where to stay in Boston

Average rates range from around £62 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £67 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Boston

Most booked hotels in Boston

The King's Arms
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£54+
The White Hart Hotel, Boston, Lincolnshire
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£63+
The Lord Grey Hotel
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£58+
Boston West Hotel
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£59+
Twenty Hotel & Bar
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£42+

Hiring a car in Boston

Hiring a car in Boston costs £40 per day, on average, or £80 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 41% more expensive than at Grimsby Humberside.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Boston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Boston is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Vauxhall Astra or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Boston costs £40 per day, on average, or £80 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 41% more expensive than at Grimsby Humberside.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Boston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Boston is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Vauxhall Astra or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.